There are many thing which could be done to tackle in-work poverty. The most obvious being to raise in-work benefit levels. Other measures such as rent caps or free public transport would make an immediate difference whilst longer term solutions could include a mass social house-building programme and the recreation of a militant trade union movement that was prepared to strike for better wages. 1,441 more words

“ERSA believes it would be more appropriate to utilise the skills and experience which exists in the employment provider community” The Employment Related Service Association (ERSA – the trade body established to lie on behalf of the employment provider community – better known as the workfare industry) 1,231 more words

The reports were drawn up between February 2012 and August 2014, when Iain Duncan Smith was the secretary of state for work and pensions. 1,091 more words

Documents published by the DWP today hint that shocking neglect within the benefits system may have contributed to claimants’ deaths yet heavy redaction means there is little hard evidence. 438 more words